The discussion of birthday traditions demonstrates that
A. some forms of celebration are universal.
B. even seemingly “normal” practices have cultural roots.
C. American birthday traditions represent cultural lag.
D. U.S. culture dominates globally, even in birthday practices.
Answer: B
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a. Geographic mobility b. Low pay and inferior working conditions c. Often bound to employers to pay off debts incurred at company stores or for housing d. Guaranteed the right to organize by the Federal government
The members of the King family own a few banks and factories in their hometown. Their control over capital and the means of production of most goods has resulted in the family acquiring great wealth and power. Which of the following terms can be used to describe the King family?
A. Working class B. Symbolic interactionists C. Underclass D. Proletariat E. Bourgeoisie
Cox and Demmitt believe that it is more difficult for middle-aged women to have an affair because they have:
a. lower guilt thresholds. b. less leisure time. c. a smaller pool of eligibles. d. more sexual fixations.
How do sociologists ensure that their measurement of a concept is valid?
A. They stick to a single indicator for a particular concept in order to avoid confusion. B. They use more than one indicator for a particular concept. C. They avoid using concepts at all because they are too abstract. D. They replicate studies multiple times.